Penn Badgley
Birth Name:
Penn Dayton Badgley
Birth Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for a 2011 Gotham Award for his work in "Margin Call․"
- Once served on the celebrity guest cabinet of the American Red Cross
- After earning his high school diploma early, he would begin taking courses at Santa Monica City College at 14-years-old
- Began his career as a child voiceover artist, making his mainstream debut on the video game "Mario Golf 64․"
- Quote: "I want to do film․ I want to be an actor -- I don't want to be a celebrity․ They are two different things, and people have forgotten that they are different․"
- Quote: "If someone doesn't like animals, I am a little suspicious of them․"
- Turned down the role of Dan on "Gossip Girl" twice before finally accepting, a role that would prove to be his breakout hit
- Named Penn after the brand of tennis balls
Awards
- 2001Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series - Young Actor:Nominated
- 2008Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Drama:Nominated
- 2009Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Drama:Nominated
- 2010Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Drama:Nominated
- 2010Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller:Nominated
- 2011Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
- 2011PFCS Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Nominated
- 2011Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Romantic Comedy:Nominated
- 2011Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Drama:Nominated
- 2012COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
- 2012Robert Altman AwardWinner
- 2012Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Drama:Nominated
- 2013Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Drama:Nominated
- 2016Jury Special Mention - Outstanding Lead Actor:Winner
- 2016Festival Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2019Saturn Award - Best Actor in Streaming Presentation:Nominated
- 2019ELLE Style Award - International Star:Winner
- 2019MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Villain:Nominated
- 2022HCA Award - Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama:Nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Streaming Drama Series:Nominated